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Rottweiler grieving over twin brother's death is saddest thing on Internet

Warning: The video above shows a dog with his brother, who has died — viewers may find it upsetting.

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All you need to know is that this Rottweiler is mourning the loss of his recently deceased twin brother and that this may in fact be the saddest thing on the internet. If you're looking for a late week pick-me-up or something to restore your faith in the world, you might want to click on to some other page.

In the video's description, however, Brutus and Hank's owner says he posted the video to show that dogs feel emotion just as we do, in hopes that something good would come out of something so sad.

If you do decide to watch, eating an entire box of chocolate and viewing The Notebook are required post-video activities. Then let the happy puppy below cheer you up while you browse through a gallery of rescue dogs enjoying a second chance at life.

Rescue dogs that got a second chance at life

1. BeBe

BeBe was a drug dealer’s dog that was left in a cage inside a trailer when her former owner was arrested. She was rescued just in time to be nursed back to health. Her new owner’s son decided to train 9-year-old BeBe to take her CGC test - she passed, even going on to become a therapy dog.

Image: American Kennel Club

2. Maggie

Maggie was an out-of-control yellow Labrador Retriever that was rescued the day before she was scheduled to be put down. She had an endless list of behavior issues, including snarling, lunging and rage. But her new owner worked tirelessly, and after five years of love, patience, and hard work, Maggie passed her training and has gone on to become a therapy dog, magazine model and obedience champion.

Image: American Kennel Club

3. Bono

Bono was in a shelter for 10 months. He was a stubborn, high-energy dog that confronted any other dog that looked at him and dragged anyone who tried to walk him. His new owner worked with him every day on training, providing exercise and mental stimulation as well. Bono is currently in training to become a therapy dog and is no longer reactive to other dogs.

Image: American Kennel Club

4. Phoenix

Eight-year-old Phoenix was found wandering the streets in Florida with a giant tumor on her leg. She was taken in by Gulfstream Guardian Angels Rottweiler Rescue (GGARR) and the tumor on her leg was removed. Phoenix is now a very happy girl with a home and family taking care of her.

Image: American Kennel Club

5. Goldilocks

Goldilocks is a one-year-old Pomeranian who was picked up as a stray. When Goldilocks arrived at the rescue, she was matted, full of fleas and ticks, and limping. That limp turned out to be a badly broken elbow. She’s since had surgery and made a full recovery. Goldilocks is very affectionate and active, and is available for adoption through Second Chance Poms.

Image: American Kennel Club

6. Paws for Life Dogs

A dedicated group of volunteers at a local Arizona rescue called Pima Paws for Life trained three tough cases simultaneously. A one-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier mix with too much energy; a Rhodesian Ridgeback mix found as an emaciated stray that was scared of men, and a Greater Swiss Mountain mix that was abandoned in his home after the house had been foreclosed. Within six weeks of training, the dogs were able to pass a practice CGC test, and two out of the three dogs were adopted within a week of training.

Image: American Kennel Club

7. Rex

Rex is a Bullmastiff who was rescued by the American Bullmastiff Association Rescue Society (ABARS) after he was presumably hit by a car. Rex was in bad shape. He tested positive for the tick-born disease Anaplasmosis and suffered from an injury that caused paralysis to his left front leg. Rex is now on the road to recovery with his foster family, and available for adoption. He is being treated for the Anaplasmosis and has gained feeling in his leg from Sana Wave Therapy and acupuncture.

Image: American Kennel Club

8. Jewel

Jewel is a 3-year-old Rottweiler who spent the most of her life tied up outside. She became pregnant, gave birth and protected seven puppies for months outdoors. The pups and Jewel came to Rottweiler Hearts Rescue after someone spotted them and contacted the rescue group. Jewel had torn ligaments in both her rear legs, and had two ACL repair surgeries. She is recovering in rehab with her foster mom, waiting for a good home.

Image: American Kennel Club

9. Joy

Joy is a 6-year-old Papillon who came to Papillon Haven Rescue virtually blind because of a birth defect. She recently had surgery that allowed her to see again. Joy has transformed from a lonely and isolated dog to happy and excited. Her foster parents ended up adopting her and is currently in the running to be a coverpup on Modern Dog Magazine.

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